Match report:
CCRFC 2nd v Somerton 2nd

This game was dominated by the forward pack straight from the starting whistle, with the strong, blustery conditions making it near-impossible to kick the ball.

The first try was the result of a maul that had formed within ten metres of Somerton's try line. The ball was popped out to Big Dave Wilson who used a combination of determination and pure grit to force his way over the line. The same man also won the second try: this time from a ruck. Although Somerton's defence put up a valiant struggle, Big Dave managed to force the ball down for a well-deserved five points.

Cary's third try was notable in the way that Neville Brook, Cary's tight head prop, read the gameplay to perfection. He gathered the ball and swooped across the line to bring home the points.

At the start of the second half, Somerton re-doubled their efforts to break through the Cary defence; they caused some considerable worry with their ability to find the gaps. One such effort enabled Craig to make a dash from the half-way line — dodging several defenders — to score under Cary's posts.

George Dampier, who received passes from CCRFC's mature captain Steve Armson, scored tries four and five.

Try six emerged from a ruck that was formed just inside the Somerton half. A perfect ball popped out; it was passed to Lee Hansford who ran at a blistering pace to score in the corner.

The final try of the game was scored by 'Alice' Cook. He gathered the ball from the back of a ruck in Somerton's twenty-two, fended off two tackles and jinxed around an attempted one from John Roper, finally putting the ball down just to the left of Somerton's post.

CCRFC captain Steve Armson stated after the game: "Somerton put up a good game and we wish this newly-formed side the best of luck for the future; we would welcome them back for a rematch. I would like to thank the Cary boys who generously agreed to change sides for this game in order to make up the numbers in the opposition. Also, a special mention to Dean Clackworthy for his sterling work in setting up so many scoring opportunities for us."

by James Travers

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